Issue: February 07, 2013
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This week's feature story, "Checkmate!" looks at how prosecutors across the country team with debt collectors to terrorize consumers in ways both highly profitable and usually illegal. Nick Miller adds to the report by exploring how local district attorneys get in on the act.
Also this week: Raheem F. Hosseini breaks down the last sprawl snafu at the Sacramento County board of supervisors, Cosmo Garvin looks at Sacramento City Union School District's plan to close elementary schools, Garrett McCord gets trendy for some ramen, and the guys from Hall of Fame share tips on how to throw a legit, banging party.
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Checkmate!
Prosecutors across the country team with debt collectors to terrorize consumers in ways both highly profitable and usually illegal.
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Checkmate in Sacramento
If you're going to write a bad check, don't do it in Roseville.
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The Cordova Hills bait and switch
Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approve major suburban-sprawl project despite public outcry, likely loss of funding, possible lawsuits.
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They give awards to trees?
The Sacramento Kings might leave—but the city's award-winning trunks aren't going anywhere.
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Whale of a fail
Sacramento and Mayor Kevin Johnson shouldn’t do whatever billionaires want just to keep the Kings.
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Letters for February 7, 2013
Readers voice opinions on medical-marijuana dispensaries, the Maloofs and the “fiscal cliff.”
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The passion of the purpose
Joey advises a reader to understand the difference between a fantasy and a calling.
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Death of my dad
At her father's deathbed, a writer contemplates her own mortality.
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Party hard
The guys from Hall of Fame throw legit parties on the cheap and even make neighborhoods like Natomas seem fun.
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The eternal enemy
What do Mexicans really think about Cubans in the United States?
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Sacramento city district's worst practices on school closures
The Sacramento City Unified School District is in an awful hurry to close 20 percent of its elementary schools.
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Shake on it
It'd take Darrell Steinberg 51 years to give each of his constituents face time.
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Cordova Hills head-scratcher
What were Sacramento County board of supervisors Roberta MacGlashan, Susan Peters, Don Nottoli and Jimmie Yee thinking?
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Brave new school
Yes on Gov. Jerry Brown's push for online higher education in California.
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Cultivating change
The Flywheel Arts Incubator bridges the divide between creation and commerce.
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Not for children’s ears
Light Opera Theatre of Sacramento gives Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods an absurdist retelling.
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No cause for rejoice
Celebration Arts’ latest production A Life is decent, but the theater company continues to be plagued by technical problems.
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Sauce and sass
The Sacramento Ballet’s interpretation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is genius.
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Outside the candy box
SN&R helps you think outside the box with a few alternatives to Valentine’s Day candy, greeting cards or dinner dates.
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Anastasia Krupnik
SN&R reviews a new production at the B Street Theatre.
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Annual Comedy One Acts
SN&R reviews a new production at the Actor’s Workshop of Sacramento.
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Complete and Unfinished
SN&R reviews a new production at B Street Theatre.
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Waxy buildup
Artistic Edge presents the artwork of Linda Nunes.
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Fame and failure
Axis Gallery presents the artwork of Justin Marsh.
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Slice of nature
Sacramento Temporary Contemporary presents the artwork of Randy Won.
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Pointe shoes and Prohibition
The Sacramento Ballet steps back into the Roaring '20s with a new take on F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby.
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Drama unleashed—finally
Kenneth Lonergan's Margaret is rich in drama, both on and off-screen.
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Ride weird
You'll totally look cool riding around town in this skintight Pee-wee Herman-inspired bike outfit. No, really.
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Gateway subculture
A new book explains why Renaissance fairs aren't just for history buffs.
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Pickers’ paradise
DIY taxidermy, expired fart bombs, Justin Bieber and mannequins—there's something for everyone at the Folsom Boulevard Flea Market.
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Harajuku noodles
Ryu Jin Ramen House's take on the popular Japan noodle dish doesn't include a flavor packet—but in some cases, maybe it should.
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Cake walkabout
Local historian William Burg leads Saturday's Sacramento Heritage Dessert Tour, featuring old and new dessert spots in Midtown.
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Deep-fried lust
The aloo tikki appetizer at Kathmandu Kitchen is a rainbow of savory flavor.
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Almost famous
On its journey to becoming the not-so next big thing, Sacramento's Pomegranate survived the '90s, lineup changes and continental divide.
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Fri., Feb. 08, Thomas Rhett
Hear some country with a dash of hip-hop at Stoney's Rockin' Rodeo.
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Fri., Feb. 08, Knifethruhead
Best punk show ever? Knifethruhead, Select Sex, Queefer Sutherland and more at The Colony in south Sacramento.
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Sun., Feb. 10, Portland Cello Project
This cello ensemble brings a variety of styles and formats to Harlow's Restaurant & Nightclub.
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Mon., Feb. 11, Sand
Experimental trio featuring drummer Dylan Ryan brings a dynamic sound with just an extended instrumental rhythm section.
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Mon., Feb. 11, Retox
This Southern California band will bring a blend of post-punk, hardcore and thrash to The Press Club.
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Thurs., Feb. 14, Art Mix/Local Love
Poetry, music and art come together for a Valentine's Day event at the Crocker.
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Thurs., Feb. 14, Close to You
The Carpenters tribute band helps lovers celebrate Valentine's Day at Harlow's Restaurant & Nightclub.
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Thurs., Feb. 14, Peggy Benks
Sacramento performance artist twists classic songs into something surreal yet accessible.
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Punk soul brothers
If you like kazoos, you're gonna love The Press Club's weekly Punk Rock Hootenanny.
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Dawn of the undead
If pop-culture film takes on Shakespeare plays are your thing, this zombie flick is your new not-so-guilty-pleasure.
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Side Effects
Steven Soderbergh's latest film is a retro thriller noir.
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Banned in the 916
Ngaio on Sacramento's possible marijuana-dispensary ban.
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